WHS'70 Alumni Guestbook
David North
from Marak, Texas
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,Who would have guessed that Lydia Kocian was a fox? Way to go Lydia!!!!!! You know we were always friends. Who would have guessed that I would be a fat pig? Boo on me! I am dedicating myself to shaping up. Plus, I had a great time at the reunion, I never knew I had so many friends. |
Ken Savoy
from New Waverly
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,I too, thank every one for all of the time and effort put forth putting together the reunion. I didn't quite know what to expect as this was my first reunion. I was pleasantly surprised. I had a great time. I didn't expect to recognize any one and was surprised at how many of my old classmates I remembered and those that remembered me. For me the visit to the old building was like a wierd flash-back. For just an hour I was no longer a fat old man, but was 18, thin and with a full head of hair. I could almost hear the voices of our past echoing in the halls. I could hear the lockers slamming and the sounds of so many feet hurrying to get to class. How different our lives turned out from those days we spent in those halls and classes. It was a wonderful thing to be able to shake hands and give hugs to dear old friends. Y'all were great. Thanks. |
David Strickland
from Waco----via Arkansas
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,It has been a month since our reunion. I personally had a great time. Thanks to all for the preparation and hard work to get this done. I enjoy the chat room. Sad to see everyone leave so quickly. A few hours after several decades is just not long enough. |
Lydia Kocian Itani
from Rowlett,Texas
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,I had a great time at the the reunion and seeing so many of our classmates was exciting. Just wish I had more time to visit. I felt like I was in of those 3 min. dating rooms. Never been to a real one but I imagine thats what its like. |
Charmain (Reeves)Harbour
from Waco
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,Thanks to everyone involved in the making the reunion possible. The mixer was great, sorry I mixed Saturday night, had previous plans. It was great to see old friends and share memories. Can't wait to see the pictures. |
Molly
from Renfroe
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,Sorry I did not make it to the reunion, sounds like you had a great time. I am enjoying reading everyones comments. I am still in Waco and doing great. I am still working, I have been employed by McLennan County as a court administrator for 37 years. Hope to make it at least another 10. |
Debbie (Ferrell) Sims
from Mineola
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,Thank goodness for old pics and name tags. Hardly recognized anyone, and hardly anyone recognized me. |
Nancy Starks
from Red Oak, Texas
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,Hey! Class of 1970.Just want everyone to know I really enjoyed the class reunion. There are some I would have never known on the streets. My how we have all changed. Hope everyone is doing well. |
Lee McCleary
from Hometown: Waco; Residence: Corsicana
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,Dawn and WHS 1970 Reunion Committee Members: Thank you for all of the hard work that you performed to make our 40th WHS Reunion so successful! It was so nice to be able to share an evening with friends who have gone through the trials and tribulations of life and sustained thus far. Unfortunately, approximately 24 of our WHS classmates are no longer with us. We will not allow any of them to be forgotten. Hopefully, we can hold another WHS class reunion within the next 5 years or so. If we wait another 10 years, there may be many of us who will either no longer be around, or be unable to attend due to health reasons. Dawn, et al: THANKS AGAIN!!! We REALLY appreciate YOU!!! |
Charlane Smith Thompson
from Waco, TX
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,Glad to hear your reunion was such a success. I am ready to see pictures posted to see if I can recognize anyone. |
MARTHA E. ALCALA'-TORRES
from IRVING, TEXAS
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,AT THE 1970 CLASS REUNION I FELT LIKE I WAS IN A TWILIGHT ZONE EPISODE WHERE WE TRAVELED INTO THE FUTURE AND SAW HOW WE ALL TURNED OUT, THEN I REALIZED, OMG IT IS TRUE, WE ARE HERE,NO GOING BACK!!! EVERYONE LOOKED LOST AND DASED, THANK GOD FOR THE NAME TAGS! HOWEVER, IT WAS A LOT OF FUN AND I THANK ALL THAT PLANNED AND GOT THIS DONE. I HOPE I AM AROUND FOR THE NEXT ONE. THANKS AGAIN, MARTHA E. ALCALA-TORRES |
MARTHA E. ALCALA'-TORRES
from IRVING, TEXAS
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,To All the class of Waco High School 1970, THANK YOU for the donation to our sister SYLVIA ALCALA- ROMEROS funeral, we appreciate the kind hearts of the CLASS OF 1970. My sister SYLVIA also graduated from Waco High School and was proud to be a Waco Tiger. I know Sylvia would be thankful and grateful for what the class of 1970 has done for her and her family. And I would like to extend THANKS to the 1970 CLASS from her sons, MARK, RICK AND JAMES ALCALA- ROMERO, they do appreciate all that yall have done for them. THANKS TO THE WACO HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970! PRAY FOR US, GILBERT ALCALA AND MARTHA E. ALCALA-TORRES |
Dawn (Mullen) Wright
from San Antonio
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,Hey Tigers, where is everyone that was at the reunion.....sign the guest book, send us some memories.....come to the chat room, its fun!! |
Charlotte Erlanson
from Crawford
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,Thanks to everyone who planned the reunion - it was GREAT fun. I am so grateful to see the old school restored and so much the same. Enjoyed visiting with everyone - brought back soooo many memories. |
Don Brown
from Waco
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,The Reunion was a great success and I would like to thank all those who were instrumental in the planning and preparation for it. You did a wonderful job. It was great seeing all the old classmates again. I look forward to the next one. |
Vicky (Wood) Morris
from Waco
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,The class of 1970 mixer last night was fantastic. Can't wait to see all of you 1970 grads tonight. Please come!! |
Ken Savoy
from New Waverly, Texas
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,To steal a line from Jerry Garcia, "What a long strange trip it's been". So many years and so many changes. So much hair loss. Thanks for every one that has worked so hard on this reunion. I truly appreciate your efforts. I very much look forward to seeing y'all again. David, I saw James Jordan about 10 years ago, he was living in Austin. He spent a day at my house. I saw Jimmy Phillips and Craig Morrow in Corpus Christi about 25 years ago. I remember you and can't wait to see you. |
Carolyn Eddleman
from Waco
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,I never moved from Waco, but everyone I care about still lives here anyway. :-) I'm looking forward to the reunion and seeing some of my former classmates again, but I was sorry to hear about those who have died. |
Dr. MaryAnn Higgs Spicer
from Des Moines, Iowa
writes:I am glad to all who voluneered to get some of the gang together. We should do more face to face. I am sorry I cannot be there. I will be at Northwestern University in Chicago for Advanced Placement(AP) English training for teachers of those smart kids. Have fun! My thanks to all who made this possible. |
Lee McCleary
from Waco, Texas
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,I am really looking forward to the WHS 1970 Class Reunion! Last weekend, during my wife's China Spring 1970 reunion, we discovered our classmates: Carey Cobb, Linda (Watson) Mitchell, and Ronnie Adams as we are all intertwined with members of the China Spring 1970 class. This weekend should be GREAT fun! I am looking forward to seeing my GOOD friends again! There is a axiom that reads: "It is far better to give ONE roses to a person who is still living, than to give a DOZEN roses to one who is deceased." Let's plan to give all our WHS 1970 classmates a 'rose' by attending the WHS 1970 reunion this weekend! The most unfortunate opportunity -- is the one that is missed. See you ALL this weekend! |
Linda Samaniego Bates
from Humble, TX
writes:Can you believe it? Who would have thought that 40 years would go by so fast! Looking forward to seeing everyone and catching up! |
Carey Cobb
from Waco
writes:Hey there everyone. I cannot believe it has been 40 years since we all graced the halls of Waco High School. I only found out about this reunion this past Saturday night while attending the 40th reunion of my wife's China Springs High School class. I was reacquainted with Lee McCleary and Linda Mitchell at this event. Unfortunately we are scheduled to attend another function in Dallas on Saturday night however my thoughts will be of all of you and the fun times that we had during our tenure at Waco High. Beverly and I have been married for 38 years and have two daughters who live in the Dallas Metroplex. I am currently working in Austin but living in Grand Prairie ... have been commuting for almost 2 years ... long story. Hope that everyone reading this is having a happy and prosperous life. Have a nice time at the reunion. |
David Strickland
from Waco
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,Howdy everyone, I am attending and am excited about seeing everyone. Sure hope some folks will recognize me.Really pumped here. Does anyone know of those who did not graduate? James Jordan, Jimmy Phillips, Craig(Leon)Morrow? See yall there |
Doug Durham
from Keller, TX
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,I am so glad you found me. I look forward to see everybody again. I have been married for 29 years to my wonderful, loving wife, Pam. God blessed us with a great son, Jeremy, who just turned 24 and attends University of Texas at Arlington. We also have a four legged son named Sparky, a four pound Papillion. We spent eight years on an adventure in Colorado, but now we are back home in Texas. I am in management with Big Lots and Pam teaches first grade. |
Belinda Faye Rhodes
from Not Given
writes:Can't believe its our 40th Reunion, never have been able to come to any of them.I came back home when I left the Military in 1987. Worked for the Waco VAMC for 23 years and had to retire on disibility-don't drive at night or outside of waco anymore-not sure if I can come but wish everyone well. |
Cindy Golson McElroy
from Southaven MS
writes:I am excited about the reunion. The last one I was able to go to was #10. Would love to move back to TX, but at least I can visit for a while. Still married to John McElroy after 40 yrs. Was sad to see the classmates that have died. I am looking forward to a great time. I am going to try to get there to tour the one and only, the greatest, the original, Waco High School. |
Richard Burns
from Cedar Rapids, Iowa
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,Great to see everyone getting together again. We will be unable to attend as we are moving to Iowa that weekend. Trying to be there in time for the birth of our 5th grandchild. Wish for everyone all the best. Maybe we can be back for the 50th! :) May God bless you all. |
Pat Hudson Johnson
from Waco
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,Pat Hubby it was nice to hear from you. Teaching math does not surprise me, you always were the "A" student!! Wish you could come to the reunion, I would enjoy visiting with you. |
Patricia Hubby
from Dayton, OH
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,Hello fellow classmates, Unfortunately my plans to arrive in Waco is the NEXT week, July 22, so I am unable to attend the 40th Year Class Reunion. It is hard to believe that it has been 40 years! Next year I am looking forward to retiring after 35 years of teaching [7th & 8th Graders: MATH, of course!]. Good luck to all and have a great time. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. |
GIL ALCALA
from LEWISVILLE TX
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,Looking forward to renewing old friendships and maybe making some new friends.Have not been in Waco in a very long time ,hopefully I can still find my way around. Gil Alcala |
J. Barton
from Mount Pleasant, Tx
writes:GUESTBOOK (Public):,Gary, I have the 68, 69, and 70 WHS yearbooks, I will bring them with me to Austin. |
Dawn (Mullen) Wright
from San Antonio
writes:I have the 68, and 69.....I will bring them to the reunion for sure.... |
J. Hill
from Gatesville
writes:Looking forward to seeing everyone, the others have been fun and this one should be also. |
Dawn (Mullen) Wright
from San Antonio
writes:Hey everyone, I need a head count by July 12 for food, if you plan to come please let me know....if you have already paid please disregard unless you just want to check to be sure we have you down. Otherwise, you can pay at the door but I have to have a head count if you plan to eat.....really getting excited, I am hearing from lots of folks.....Take Em Tigers!!! |
Don Brown
from Not Given
writes:I posted a note on the chat room to see if anyone has considered getting items for an open bid auction. Is anyone interested in this idea? Just a thought. I have the "Tiger" mascot from a previous auction that I would gladly donate for the auction. |
Charlotte (Blackburn) Erlanson
from Waco
writes:Thank you Charlie Turner for contacting me about the reunion. I am still VERY shy, though I am trying more and more to get out of my comfort zone. I am SOOOOO excited to tour Waco High after its renovation and look forward to seeing everyone at the Civil Center. Looking through the list of names certainly brought back lots of memories from a LONG time ago. |
Dawn (Mullen) Wright
from San Antonio
writes:We have organized a Friday night mixer for those who would like to get a head start. We will meet at Raymond's Southern Kitchen on IH35 at the Lorena Exit 322, be there at 7:00pm. Come eat with friends and get caught up on the latest. |
Dawn (Mullen) Wright
from San Antonio
writes:Greetings Fellow Tigers, exciting news: |
Michael D. Scott
from Houston
writes:It would be a pleasure to meet and greet each and everyoune of my former classmates. I am looking forward to converse with everyone. Please contact me if possible thru e-mail. My e-mail address is spepperscott@yahoo.com. |
Michael D. Scott
from Houston
writes:Ruby(Pimpton) and I are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Class Reunion.We are both 1970 WHS graduates. Ruby and I have been married for forty years and we married just after graduation from WHS. See you there! |
Charlie Turner
from Hewitt
writes:I have been married to Brenda for 35 years and we have one son, Brad. We met our senior year in high school (she was at Richfield but has come over to our side.) I work for a local company that is family owned and still serve as Hewitt's Mayor. Brenda has the luxury of retirement and enjoys every moment. Our son has a book about Waco early history that will be released on September 1,2010. I look forward to seeing everyone at the reunion July 17. |
Dawn (Mullen) Wright
from San Antonio
writes:Sorry can't seem to spell tonight ...... HERE ..... I guess I have been on the computer too long looking for classmates ..... |
Dawn
from San Antonio
writes:Everything is shaping up for the reunion ..... have managed to reach lots of people ..... if you know of anyone, please direct them here to the website and have them send their information in .... really looking forward to seeing everyone again. This is a great time to reconnect!!! |
J. Barton
from Mount Pleasant, Texas
writes:I thought I would be able to get to this reunion. But, alas, I will not be there as my wife will be finishing radiation therapy for breast cancer and will not feel like traveling. We have been married for 26 years and have a wonderful 25 year old daughter, Jessica, who will soon be moving to Lewisville. I have been teaching US History at Mount Pleasant High School for the last 20 years. I am also the debate coach. I never would have thought while I was at Waco High that I would be a high school teacher. It is fun and I enjoy my work. I hope everyone has a good time and just to let you know education never stops, David North finally graduated from Baylor in May. |
Richard Goss
from Waco (currently in Portland, OR)
writes:Hope everyone has a great time at the reunion. Wish I could be there. |
Alan Stewart
(no hometown given)
writes:I just started a film and probably will not be able to take time off right away to get back to Waco. Hope that does not spoil the party for anyone! :-) Alan |
Dawn (Mullen) Wright
from San Antonio
writes:Greetings everyone, welcome to the Waco High Class of 70 Website.....please check here often to see what is being planned and to reconnect with old friends.... |
